Researchers uncovered evidence to prove a positive association between sugary drinks and weight gain, plus the eventual risk of developing metabolic syndrome – a cluster of risk factors that raise the chances of developing heart problems and diabetes.
The study suggests drinking two sugar-sweetened drinks a week increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
One is enough to raise blood pressure.
The risks from consuming such drinks also included fat stomachs, high levels of fats in the blood, raised blood pressure and reduced “good” cholesterol levels.
Professor Faadiel Essop, of Stellenbosch... read more

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